A balanced diet should include all foods in moderation, according to the American Dietetic Association. When it comes to snacks, you should try to make healthy choices and include foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Peanut butter Rice Krispie bar treats can also fit into your meal plan as a sweet treat.
Ingredients and Calories
Recipes for peanut butter Rice Krispie bars can vary. A typical recipe usually includes butter or margarine, marshmallows, peanut butter and Rice Krispies, and makes 12 bars. Each bar contains about 212 calories.
Fat
You should limit your daily fat intake to 20 to 25 percent of your total calories, and saturated fat to less than 10 percent of your total calories, according to the USDA's dietary guidelines for Americans. Eating foods high in saturated fat increases your blood cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease. One average peanut butter Rice Krispie bars contains 8.3 g of total fat and 3 g of saturated fat, which accounts for 13 percent of your daily value of fat and 15 percent of your daily value of saturated fat, based on a 2,000 calorie diet and standards set by the FDA.
Carbohydrates
One peanut butter Rice Krispie bar contains 33 g of carbohydrates, or 11 percent of your daily value, and 16 g of sugar. Carbohydrates provide your body with its primary source of fuel and should make up 45 to 65 percent of your total calorie intake. The sugar in your peanut butter Rice Krispie bars digest quickly and can leave you feeling hungry soon after eating
Protein
Each peanut butter Rice Krispie bar contains 4 g of protein, or 8 percent of your daily value. Most of the protein comes from the Rice Krispies and the peanut butter. As plant-based sources of protein, they do not provide all the essential amino acids, making it an incomplete source of protein. However, most Americans get more than enough protein in their diets, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy men need 56 g of protein a day, and healthy women need 46 g of protein a day.
Sodium
One peanut butter Rice Krispie bar contains 217 mg of sodium. The USDA dietary guidelines recommends you limit your daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg a day. A diet high in sodium increases your risk of developing high blood pressure.
Vitamins and Minerals
Peanut butter Rice Krispie bars do not act as a significant source of vitamins and minerals. Each bar meets 2 percent of your daily vitamin A needs, 3 percent of your daily iron needs and less than 1 percent of your daily calcium needs.
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